Following 6 easy steps to a VA home loan can make for a smoother process. Learn the DOS and DON’TS of the fourth step: House Hunting and Purchase Contract. The fourth step of the VA Loan process can ...

Veterans Affairs (VA) loans are a great benefit of military service and are available to service members, veterans and surviving spouses. They offer key advantages not found in other mortgage types, ...

A VA rehab loan allows you to buy and renovate a house with one loan using your VA benefit. Many mortgage lenders offer VA loans, but not all offer VA renovation loans. You can only use a VA rehab ...

As the wife of a military veteran, I have a special place in my heart for those who serve. As a mortgage professional of 30-plus years, I have always loved the fact that our profession has such a ...

The benefits of a mortgage that’s backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs continue beyond the day your loan closes. You can lower your rate, tap into your home’s equity or even bring your ...

"Herring Bank Expands VA Lending Program to Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma." Herring Bank has expanded its VA home loan offerings to better support veterans, active-duty service members, and their ...

Part of the original GI Bill of 1944, VA home loans — mortgage loans guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — have soared since the housing crash. During a time of tight credit and ...

The rebound of the housing market is being pushed along by lower-than-expected long-term interest rates and the idea that real estate is once again a wise investment. Military families and veterans ...

Property type: Single-family residence with a pool in El Sobrante. Purchase price: $700,000. Down payment: 5.8 percent. Rate: 3.375 percent. Backstory: One of the most common misconceptions is that VA ...